Date Range: November 30, 2010 - November 1, 2010

November 02, 2010, 12:00PM

Following recent attacks on local residents, we are encouraged to see the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office is taking steps to address this area’s dangerous dogs. Sweeps by animal control and police officers are leading to tickets for owners of unlicensed dogs. Not surprisingly, this crackdown is sparking a jump in sales of dog licenses. It’s a start. It might not... Full story »

November 01, 2010, 11:59PM

Dreadful the horse came by his name honestly. When Dreadful arrived four years ago at Rose Ridge Farm in Rives Township, the thoroughbred stallion had spent a couple of months at the Jackson County Animal Shelter in an animal-rescue situation. Then nearly 11, he was underfed, untrained and ill-groomed. “He was covered by what looked like dreadlocks,” said Janet... Full story »

November 01, 2010, 8:57AM

After what I thought was my last garage sale, I told my husband to shoot me if I ever suggested another. He said he would, but he must have forgotten because I am still alive. I’ve had maybe four garage sales in my lifetime, every one of them a bust. But, I have been purging the house of excess... Full story »